Open MH Series User manual

MH-SERIES GEN 2 CLOUD MANAGED SERVER
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QUICK START GUIDE
GETTING STARTED
1. Connect the network cable intended for remote connec-
tions to the Client Network Port.
NOTE The Camera Network Port is intended for use with a
dedicated camera network.
2. Connect the supplied mouse using a USB ports.
3. Connect a monitor.
4. Plug the supplied power cord into the recorder and
connect it to a power source.
SENSOR / RELAY (OPTIONAL)
DEFAULT USERNAME & PASSWORD
REAR I/O CONNECTIONS
WINDOWS USERS:
NVRAdmin
NVRUser
WINDOWS PASSWORD:
The server serial number is used as the default
password for both accounts.
APEX LOGIN:
Launch Apex Server Home from the desktop.
Log in to server software using default credentials:
Username: admin
Password: 1234
Complete the First Time Wizard for basic system setup.
NOTE It is strongly recommended the password is
changed during initial setup. See hardware manual
for instructions.
NOTE The serial number can be found on the product
label located on the side of the server.
HDMI USB
3.2
Gen 1
Client
Network
Port Camera
Network
Port
D-Sub
Mouse
USB 2.0
Audio
In / Out
Dual
DisplayPort
USB 3.2
Gen 2
Type-A
USB
Type-C
Gen 1
G = Ground
1-4 = Sensor 1-4
1A-4A = Ground 1-4
1B-4B = Relay 1-4

Remote Communication Port 80 (8888 used if 80 is blocked)
Client Network Port IP Address DHCP
Camera Network Port (External
Switch) 192.168.51.1 / 255.255.255.0 (Gateway and DNS blank)
1. Click Setup , and then click Cameras.
2. Click Add Cameras.
3. For automatically detected cameras, select the
camera(s) using the check boxes, and then type the
appropriate Username and Password.
4. Click Add Selected Cameras.
Adding Cameras through the Camera
Network Port
Apex Server software automatically detects OpenEye and
other ONVIF Profi le S compliant cameras with an IP address in
the same range; 192.168.51.x.
Cameras not meeting these requirements must be confi gured
manually.
CAMERA MANAGEMENT
1. Click Setup , and then click Add Cameras.
2. Click Manually Add a Camera.
Adding Cameras Manually
1. Launch Network Camera Manager using the icon on
the desktop.
2. Select which camera(s) you want to change from the
current IP address to a static IP address.
Setting a Static IP Address with Network
Camera Manager
3. Exit Network Camera Manager.
4. Follow the steps in the Adding Cameras Manually
section, typing the Static IP Address.
NOTE Selecting multiple cameras will set a static IP on
all cameras, starting at the IP address entered
and increasing with each camera. If necessary,
reference the Network Camera Manager
User Manual for additional instructions.
NOTE Third party cameras may need to be confi gured
using a third party program before being added to
Apex Server. Cameras that don’t support ONVIF can
be confi gured to record via RTSP streaming.
NOTE When using RTSP, specify the individual URL
streams for your cameras. For instructions
regarding these streams, consult the camera
manual.
CONNECTING TO OPENEYE WEB SERVICES
1. Go to Setup , and then navigate to the Remote
Services tab.
2. Click Web Services.
3. Enter the Recorder Name & Registration Code.
NOTE Reference the OWS Software Manual for
instructions on fi nding your Recorder Registration
Code.
4. Click Connect.
Adding Third Party Cameras
Third party cameras may require installing a manufacturer
camera discovery tool on a separate PC. Once the camera
discovery tool is installed, follow the steps for adding a camera
with a static IP address or using DHCP as outlined above.
Adding Cameras Not Supported by ONVIF
Cameras which are not ONVIF compliant must be added via
RTSP stream. Consult the manufacturer’s camera manual for
more detailed information regarding RTSP streams. When you
know the URL for the RTSP stream of your camera, follow the
steps in the Adding Cameras Manually section, selecting RTSP
protocol.
3. Select the ONVIF or the RTSP protocol, and then type
the appropriate Username, Password, IP Address and
Port.
4. If you have more cameras to add manually, click Save
and Add New; if you do not have more cameras to add,
click Save.
Network Settings
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is subject to change without prior notice. OpenEye does its best to provide accurate
information but cannot be held responsible for typos or mistakes.
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